The one who takes away pain is stronger than the one who causes it.
The Arc
Opening and closing with the same line — dwell upon the Guru, O my mind — the verse frames itself as one sustained act of remembrance, describing the Teacher as a dependable boat, a quiet hero who removes pain, and the way to wisdom and wholeness.
Key Vocabulary
samaadh — deep absorption, reached here simply by hearing the Shabad. soora-o — hero, reframed as one who removes pain rather than causing it. taaran taran — the boat that carries across.
Themes and Cross-Connections
Remembrance (simran) as a steady practice, and a redefinition of strength: the truly strong remove suffering.
For the Closing Saloks
One of the section's clearest statements of the practice at its heart — keeping the Teacher in mind.
Translation Notes
Chanting and remembrance are framed positively throughout, per the project's voice rules.
The one who takes away pain is stronger than the one who causes it.
The Arc
Opening and closing with the same line — dwell upon the Guru, O my mind — the verse frames itself as one sustained act of remembrance, describing the Teacher as a dependable boat, a quiet hero who removes pain, and the way to wisdom and wholeness.
Key Vocabulary
samaadh — deep absorption, reached here simply by hearing the Shabad. soora-o — hero, reframed as one who removes pain rather than causing it. taaran taran — the boat that carries across.
Themes and Cross-Connections
Remembrance (simran) as a steady practice, and a redefinition of strength: the truly strong remove suffering.
For the Closing Saloks
One of the section's clearest statements of the practice at its heart — keeping the Teacher in mind.
Translation Notes
Chanting and remembrance are framed positively throughout, per the project's voice rules.
Last updated: 2026-07-11